KPost Roofing & Waterproofing
Building a successful roofing business toolkit
By Jessica Bravo. Learn about the importance of skills, connections and knowledge. In an episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth visited Steve Little, head coach of KPost Roofing and Waterproofing, in Dallas, Texas. Their conversation focused on the evolving nature of the roofing industry and how success ...
Keeping NWIR in the focus
By Lauren White. Making new connections, meeting new people, having new experiences were all part of our focus for NWIR Days 2025. Editor’s note: The following is a transcript of a conversation between the Coffee Shop crew about NWIR Days 2025. Megan Ellsworth: I attended the yoga session for the first day of ...
The Coffee Shops™ Announce 2025 Influencers
Our Influencers program celebrates its ninth year of giving back to the industries it serves. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning websites where the industries meet for technology, information and everyday business, announces the 2025 Influencers for RoofersCoffeeShop (RCS), MetalCoffeeShop® (MCS), CoatingsCoffeeShop® (CCS) and RCS en Español. Each month, ...
If you're using AI in your business, it's important to do it the right way...
CCS Influencer Shawn Morgan says AI should assist, not replace, human expertise. Be upfront about AI. Let your customers and employees know where and how AI is being used. If AI is helping with things like material selection or project estimates, make sure those decisions can be easily explained in plain ...
The journey to Austria: Training for a global competition
By Emma Peterson. Hear how the three teams competing for the U.S. at IFD’s World Championship of Young Roofer prepared! In November 2024, the International Federation for the Roofing Trades (IFD) hosted their 29th World Championship of Young Roofer and 72nd IFD Congress in Innsbruck, Austria. And, for the first time, the ...
Top roofing materials for fluctuating weather
By Nick Post, KPost Company. Extend your roof's life by choosing the right material to withstand the winter elements. Picking out your roofing material is one of the most important steps of the roofing process. In order to pick the right material, it is crucial to understand how they each react in ...
Tips for managing your cash flow
CCS Influencer Shawn Morgan says staying proactive and flexible can keep your business steady throughout the year. Managing cash flow as a roofing contractor, especially during the slower winter months, is crucial. With a little planning and some smart strategies, you can keep things running smoothly all year. By staying proactive ...
Deciding between felt and synthetic roof underlayment
By Jesse Sanchez. Choosing the right underlayment is a pivotal step in ensuring your roof stands strong against the elements while maximizing efficiency and durability. When it comes to building or replacing a roof, homeowners often focus on visible elements like shingles or tiles. However, a critical component lies beneath ...
2025 Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award finalists & honorable mentions announced
Six outstanding roofing professionals compete for Best of the Best Recognition. The Roofing Alliance proudly announces the 2024-25 Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards finalists and honorable mention recipients. The winners for Outstanding Performance and Leadership, Outstanding Community Involvement and the recipient of Professional Roofing's Best of the Best, a recognition co-sponsored ...
IFD Young Roofer Competition 2024: Celebrating the roofers of tomorrow
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The competition hosted top talents from eleven countries who showcased their skills in facades, flat roofing, pitched roofing and metal roofing. Innsbruck, Austria, hosted the 2024 International Federation of Roofing Trades (IFD) Young Roofer Competition and RoofersCoffeeShop® was there. This year was especially significant as the United ...
